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Updated 5/15/12

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May 18-19, Elkhart Lake , WI , Road America Spring Vintage Weekend

www.roadamerica.com

May 19, Addison , IL , Cruisin on Lake Classic Car Show

1555 W. Lake St. 9a.m.-3p.m. $20 addisonchamber@sbcglobal.net

May 19, Franklin Grove, IL, Lincoln Highway Car Show

South Elm Street 815-456-2695

May 19, Kalamazoo , MI , Circus Maximus Antique Toy and Collectible Show

Fairgrounds 2900 Lake St. 9a.m.-2p.m. $6 Under 12 FREE

www.circusmaximustoyshow.com 262-366-1314

May 19, Plainfield , IL , Per Race Engines Open House

23807 W. Andrew Rd. Unit A 12p.m.-5p.m.815-254-2333

May 19-20 Wisconsin Dells, WI, Automotion Wisconsin Dells Classic Auto Show

Noah’s Ark Waterpark Cars ’89 and older. www.wisdells.com/automotion

May 19-20, Belvidere , IL , Little Hershey 47th Swap Meet and Car Show

Boone County Fairgrounds 8791 Rt. 76 815-987-9925

May 20, Plainfield , IL , Midwest Hot Rods Open House and Customer Appreciation Day

23533 W. Main St. , 10a.m.-2p.m. 815-254-RODS

May 20, Wheaton , IL , CMC Mopar Madness Show and Swap

DuPage County Fairgrounds 8a.m.-3:30p.m. 630-5532203

www.chicagolandmopar.com

May 23, Joliet , IL , Advanced Pinstriping Arnie’s Auto Body Supply

904 Hickory St. , 6p.m.-9p.m. Class by Jive $40 815-726-6106 Reservations Required

May 25-26, Watervliet , MI , 24th Annual Lane Automotive Cruise-In and Car Show

8300 Lane Dr., Cruise In Fri 5p.m.-? Car Show Sat 9a.m.-3p.m.

Register Online www.laneautomotive.com/carshowsignup

May 25, Eddyville , IA , Doorslammer Challenge

Eddyville Raceway www.midwestsuperstockmafia.org

May 25-26, Volo , IL , Volo Car Corral and Show Volo Auto Museum

27582 Volo Village Rd. ,www.volocars.com

May 26, Washington, IL, 14th Annual St. Jude Runners Charity Car Show

Gary Uftring Chevrolet-Saab 1860 Washington Rd. 8a.m.-2p.m.

www.mid-illinoiscorvetteclub.com

May 26, Silvis , IL , Quad City Camaro Club 583-260-1746

Franks Pizza 711 First Ave. 10a.m.-3p.m.583-260-1746

May 27, Elk Grove Village , IL , Chicagoland All Wheel Show

Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ 800 E. Higgins Rd., 10a.m.-4p.m. www.chicagolandallwheelshow.com

May 27, Mt. Carroll , IL , Mt. Carroll Mayfest Carshow

Campbell Center 203 E Seminary St. 9a.m.-4p.m www.3dsound.org

May 27, New Lenox , IL , Disabled Veterans Benefit Car show

14414 Ford Dr. ,9a.m.-5p.m. 9am – Noon Pre $15 Day of Show $20
866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

May 27, Sandwich , IL , 41st Annual Auto Show

Sandwich Fairgrounds 8a.m.-3p.m. $10 Car $20 Car Corral Swap Space $15 815-970-4371

June 1-5, Effingham , IL , Funfest For Air Cooled Volkswagon 2012

17082 N US 45 www.funfestacvw.com

June 1-3, Elkhart Lake , WI , Subway SuperBike Doubleheader

www.roadamerica.com

June 2, Big Rock, IL, Big Rock Car Show

Plowman’s Park, 8a.m.-4p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 2, Blue Island , IL , Romin’ the Island Car Party

Forge Pub 3400 127th St. 4p.m.-8p.m.

www.rominchariots.com

June 2, Tinley Park, IL, Bettenhausen’s 13th Annual Car Show

17514 S. Oak Park Ave., 9a.m. FREE

June 2, Yorkville , IL , Blacktop Barons 7th Annual Roadblock

Lyons Farm Historical Village 10a.m.-4.p.m Pre-66 Cars $20 Per Vehicle $5 Spectators www.blacktopbarons.com

June 3, Chicago , IL , Goodfellas American Classic and Muscle Car Show

5859 S. Archer Ave. $15 cars $10 bikes all makes models welcome

Judged Show Trophies, Live Band All to benefit Hope Children’s Hospital

www.thegoodfellascarclub.net

June 3rd, Chicago Ridge , IL , Tilted Kilt Car Show

6401 95th St. 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg. $15 Day of Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

June 3rd, Grayslake , IL , Skips Swapmeet, Car Show

New Lake County Fairgrounds www.skipsusa.com

June 3, Lyndon , IL , Lyndon Car Show

Richard Park 8a.m.-4p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 3, Morris, IL, Walneck’s Swap Meet

Grundy County Fairgrounds 8a.m.3p.m. www.walneckswap.com

June8-10, Elkhart Lake , IL , Vintage Motorcycle Classic (AHRMA)

www.roadamerica.com

June 9, Belvidere , IL , Scrap Drive #6 Pre-65

Boone County Fairgrounds www.scrapdrive.com

June 9, Peru , IL, Illinois Valley Rodders Super Cruise In

Centennial Park , 4pm.-8:30p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 9, Malta , IL, Malta Days Car Show

Malta Park , IL , 8a.m.-3p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 10, Ashton , IL , Ashton Summer Celebration Car Show

Downtown 8a.m.-4p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 10, Hinckley , IL , Hinckley Lions Club Car Show

Pioneer Park Rte.30 & H-BR Elementary School 8a.m.-2p.m. Pancake Breakfast Served

www.hinckleylions.com 815-600-4825

June 10 , Hodgkins, IL, “People’s Choice” Corvette Show hosted by Windy City Corvettes

Advantage Chevrolet La Grange Rd. & Joliet Rd. Gifts, Raffles, Refreshments, DJ

Pre $10,NCC@show $15 Non NCC $20 Reg. 10a.m. 708-205-7405

June 10, Peotone , IL , 40th Annual Peotone Swap Meet “The Big One”

Will County Fairgrounds Gates Open 6a.m. www.trichevy.org

June 10, Romeoville , IL , Romeoville Redevelopment Car Show

Route 53 & Normantown Road 9a.m.-4p.m. Pre $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

June 14-17, Elkhart Lake , WI , WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints

www.roadamerica.com

June 15, Ottawa , IL , La Salle County Cruisers Night

Downtown Ottawa , 6p.m.-10p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 15-16, Pontiac , IL , Rustic Auto Club Hang Loose Car Cruise and Car Show

Humiston Riverside Park 8a.m.-3p.m.www.rusticautoclub.com 815-858-7219

June 16, Burr Ridge , IL , Village Of Burr Ridge and Corvette 5th Annual Classic Car Show

Burr Ridge Village Center 4 p.m.-8p.m. www.burr-ridge.gov 630-654-8181

June 16, Champaign , IL , 6th Annual MDA Benefit Car Show

1706 S. State St. Pre Reg $10 Day of Show $15 9a.m.-Noon awards at 4p.m.

Raffles, Awards, Vicki Wilborn 217-344-0610 www.mdabenefitshow.com

June 16, Iroquois, IL, Strictly Street Rod Club 32 Annual Rod Run

Dunning Park www.strictlystreetrodclub.com

June 16, Mt. Carroll, IL, Cruise to Mt. Carroll

Downtown Mt. Carroll5p.m.-10p.m. www.3dsound.org

June 16, Naperville , IL , Finish Line Performance Open House

24137 111th Suite M., 11a.m.-6p.m. Raffle, Charity Luncheon www.flp2win.com

June 16, Pontiac, IL, Pontiac Cruise Night to benefit Relay for Life

Downtown Pontiac , Prizes, 5p.m.-8p.m.$10 Entry 50/50 Raffle Hot Wheels Racing FUN www.pontiaccruisenight.com

June 16, Union Grove , WI , Hunnert Car Heads-Up ’65 & Earlier Drag Racing

Great Lakes Dragaway Real Flag Starts, Car show, Camping

www.hunnertcarheadsup.com

June 17, Clarendon Hills, IL, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills 5th Annual Father’s Day Car Show

5750 Holmes Ave. ,8a.m.-1p.m. Live Music, Hot Dogs, Lemonade, Trophies and Prizes

Registration is FREE www.ccch.org 630-323-3456

June 17, Libertyville , IL , North Shore Corvette Club Fathers Day Charity Car Show

1001 S. Milwaukee Ave. , 9a.m.-2:30p.m. 814-945-8683

June 17, Lyons, IL, Lyon ’s Father’s Day Car Show

4200 S. Lawndale Ave. , 9a.m.-4p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

June 21-23, Elkhart Lake , WI , NASCAR Nationwide Series Grand-Am Rolex and Continental Tire

www.roadamerica.com

June 21-23, St. Charles , IL , Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA

Pheasant Run Resort www.bloomingtongold.com, 309-888-4477

June 23, Palos Heights, IL, 2nd Annual Scott’s Garage Benefit Car and Motorcycle Show

Elim Christian Services 130th & Central 10a.m.-3p.m. $15 Pre-$20 @ Show

More Info elimshow@scottsgarage.net

June 22- 23, Zion , IL , Nostalgia Days Auction/Car Show

Sheridan Rd. Pre Reg $10 Day of Show $15 9a.m.-4p.m. www.nostalgiadays.com

June 24, Downers Grove , IL , Rotaryfest “Festival of Cars” Car Show

Forest & Warren $10 Pre $20 at Event , Goodie Bags, 50/50 raffle, music by Big Bopper DJ

June 24, Elgin , IL , Chicagoland All Wheel Show

Nick’s Pizza and Pub 990 S. Randall Rd. 10a.m.-4p.m. www.chicagolandallwheelshow.com

June 24, Fox Lake , IL , Mopars In The Park

Veterans Park in Fox Lake www.chicagolandmopar.com Marc 847-815-2891

June 24, Northlake , IL , Northlake Days Festival Car Show

400 N Wolf Rd. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

June 24, St. Charles , IL Survivor and ZZenith Collector Car

Pheasant Run Resort www.survivorcollectorcar.com 309-888-2588

June 24, St. Charles , IL Survivor and ZZenith Collector Car

Pheasant Run Resort www.survivorcollectorcar.com 309-888-2588

June 24, Woodstock, IL, Walneck’s Swapmeet

Mc Henry County Fairgrounds 8a.m.-5p.m. Rain or Shine www.walneckswap.com

June 24, Yorkville , IL , 35th Annual Gears and Ears Car Show and Swap Meet

Kendall County Fairgrounds 8a.m.-3p.m. www.gearsandears.com

June 30, Bourbonnais , IL, The Old Time Farm Show Cruise Night

Perry Farm Park 3p.m. - ? www.3dsound.org

July 1, City of Peru Car Show

Washington Park , 8a.m.-4p.m. www.3dsound.org

July 4, Kewanee , IL , Tri-County Cruisers Car Show

Francis Park 8a.m.-4p.m.

July 7, Blue Island , IL , Romin the Island Car Party

Blue Cap 1962 Broadway 4p.m.-8p.m.

www.rominchariots.com

July 7, Tinley Park , IL , Chi-Town Harley Davidson

17801 S. La Grange Rd. 9a.m.-4p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

July 8, Delavan , WI , 9th Annual The Cars Time Forgot Car Show

Lake Lawn Resort 10a.m.-2p.m. Food Music Fun For all www.delavanwi.org

Jackie Bush 800-624-0052 or Pete Krieger @262-728-0510

July 8, Oak Lawn , IL , Village of Oak Lawn Classic Car Show

95th St. & 52nd Ave. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre-Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

July 12-15, Elkhart Lake , WI , The Hawk

www.roadamerica.com

July 14-15, Belvidere , IL , Mopar Happening Show and Swap

Boone County Fairgrounds www.chicagolandmopar.com Tom 630-294-0767

July 14, Matteson , IL , Victory Apostolic Church

20801 Matteson Ave. 9a.m.-2p.m. 708-280-8419

July 14, Palos Hills , IL , Palos Friendship Festival Car Show

111th Street & 86th Avenue 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

July 15, Addison , IL , Medinah Shriners Car Show

550 N. Shriners Dr. , 8a.m.-3p.m.

July 15, McHenry , IL , 29th Annual Fiesta Days Car Show

Peterson Park on McCullum W of Rt. 31 9a.m.-3pm. $15 www.nilsra.com

July 21, Chenoa , IL , Crossroads Class Car, Truck and MC Show

1-55 and Route 24 Right off Old Route 66 Pre$25 or $35 at Show

Live Entertainment, Beer Tent Food Vendors Participant Judging

www.crossroad-classic.com

July 21, Pontiac , IL , Pontiac Cruise for Humane Society

Downtown Pontiac 5p.m.-8p.m. $10 Entry Prizes, 50/50 Raffle Hot Wheels Racing FUN www.pontiaccruisenight.com

July 22, Brookfield , IL , Brookfield Car and Motorcycle Show

Grand Blvd., Maple Ave. , & Broadway Ave. 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

July 22, Countryside, IL, Toys for Tots 1st Annual Family Picnic and Bean Bag Tournament

Sundown Meadow Forest Preserve 10a.m. – Sundown www.chicagolandtft.org

July 22, Mundelein , IL , Chicagoland All Wheel Show

Gale Street Inn 935 S. Diamond Lake Rd., 10a.m.-4p.m. www.chicagoallwheelshow.com

July 28, Olympia Fields, IL, Mc Donald’s Car Show

2400 Lincoln Hwy Route 30 Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

July 28, Pecatonica , IL , Pecatonica Car Show

Downtown Pecatonica 9a.m.-3p.m.

July 28, Sycamore, IL, Sycamore Cruise Night

Downtown Sycamore 4p.m.-8p.m.

July 29, Highland Park , IL , Blue Oval Performance Car Club Car Show

Highland Park Ford/Lincoln 1333 Park Ave. West , Goodie Bags, Dash Plaques for 1st 200 cars

50/50 Raffle to benefit Ronald Mc Donald Charities 10a.m.-3p.m. FREE

August 2, Willow Springs , IL , Willow Springs 5th Annual Benefit Car Show

Archer and Willow Springs Rd. 2p.m.-9:30 p.m. $20

708-467-3700 info@willowsprings-il.gov

Aug 4-5, Elkhorn , WI Summer Elkhorn 27th Annual Swap Meet Car Corral

Walworth County Fairgrounds 411 E Court St. on Hwy 11 Over 1,000 Swap Spaces

Featuring all Impalas. All Makes models welcome. No Pets . 6a.m.-4p.m.

608-244-8416 www.madisonclassics.com

August 5, Bourbonnais , IL, A Day At The Park 22nd Annual Mustang and Ford Show

Perry Farm 8a.m.-3p.m. DJ, Food, Prizes Goody Bags, Vendors

www.northnmustangcorral.com

August 5, Chicago Ridge , IL , Tilted Kilt SMC Invitational Car and Bike Show

6401 95th St. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $10 At Show $15

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

August 5, Ottawa , IL , Ottawa Car Show

Downtown Ottawa next to YMCA www.lasallecountycruisers.com

August 12, Channahon , IL , Three Rivers Festival Car Show in Channahon

24856 W. Eames St. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

August 12, Hampshire, IL, Suds & Fun Rod Run Hosted by Early Times Street Rods

Hampshire (Hampshire Park East) $18 reg 8a.m.-Noon 2:30 awards

www.sudsandfun.com

August 12, Wheeling , IL , 7th Annual All-Corvette Car Show

Bill Stasek Chevrolet 700 W. Dundee Rd., www.chicagolandnorthcorvetteclub.org

August 12, Plainfield , IL , Southland Street Machines Presents “Camp I Am Me” Car Show

Plainfield Fire District HQ 23748 W. 135th St. $10 8a.m.-3p.m. 815-791-8703

August, 16, Elkhart Lake , WI , American LeMans Series

www.roadamerica.com

August 17, Summit , IL , Summit Park District Drive In Cruise Night

5700 N. Archer Ave., FREE, 7p.m.-10p.m.

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

August, 18, Pontiac , IL , Pontiac Cruise Night to Benefit Pontiac Police Department

Downtown Pontiac , Prizes, 5p.m.-8p.m.$10 Entry 50/50 Raffle Hot Wheels Racing FUN www.pontiaccruisenight.com

August 19, Bolingbrook, IL, Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Car show

1055 S. Weber Rd. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

August 19, Elkhart Lake , IL , Corvette World Tribute

www.roadamerica.com

August 19, Stickney , IL , 1st Annual Stickney Charity Car and Bike Show

53rd and Ridgeland $20 Pre $30 at Gate 1p.m. reg. Judging 3p.m.-7p.m.

708-749-4400 www.facebook.com/stickneycharitycarandbikeshow

August 25, Joliet , IL , University of St. Francis Car Show

500 Wilcox St. 708-606-4770

August 26, Aurora , IL , Chicagoland All Wheel Show

Saddle Up Saloon 4440 W. Odgen Ave. ,10a.m.-4p.m. www.chicagolandallwheelshow.com

August 26, Merrionette Park , IL , 115 Bourbon St. Bar and Grill Car Show

3359 W. 115th St. , Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

August 26, Lockport , IL , 15th Will County Auto Rebuilders Show

Moose Picnic Grove 159th St. , Tom 815-838-7084 Joel 815-838-2246

September 1, South Holland , IL , Car Show and Swap Meet

160th Place and South Park Ave. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

September 1, Tinley Park , IL , Bettenhausen 14th Annual Car Show

17514 S. Oak Park Ave., 9a.m. FREE Registration

September 2, Grayslake, IL, Skip’s Fiesta Swap Meet

New Lake County Fairgrounds 8a.m.-3p.m. www.skipsusa.com

September 7-9, Elkhart Lake , WI , VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival

www.roadamerica.com

September 8, Berwyn , IL , Berwyn Route 66 22nd Annual Car Show

Ogden Ave Starting at Oak Park Ave Reg 7a.m.-10a.m. Pre-Reg $30 @Gate $40

Awards in 80 categories, T-Shirt and Dash for Pre-Registered Participants

www.berwynrt66.com

September 8-9, Morris , IL , Jalopy Fest 2012

Grundy County Speedway www.jalopy-fest.com 915-941-2575

September 9, Chicago Ridge , IL , American Spirit Car Show at Tilted Kilt

6401 95th St. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

September 9, Palatine , IL , 26th Annual Chicagoland British Car Festival

Harper Community College www.britishcarunion.com

September 20-23, Elkhart Lake , WI , SCCA National Championships

www.roadamerica.com

September 23, Crestwood , IL , At The Office Bar and Grill Car Show

4901 Cal Sag Rd. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $15 At Show $20

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

September 23, Bone Yard Rejects Car Show and Swap Meet

Will County Fairgrounds 8a.m.-3pm. $10 Car, $5 Spectator 815-478-4356

September 28-30, Jefferson , WI , Fall Jefferson 35th Annual Swap Meet and Car Corral

Jefferson County Fairgrounds 503 N. Jakson Ave Hwy 18 Show Cars Sat & Sun Onluy

Corral 3 days. Over 3,100 Swap Spaces Featuring Street Rods, Rat Rods, and Customs. All

Makes, models welcome. No Pets 608-244-8416 www.madisonclassics.com

September 30, Moline , IL , Quad City Vintage Rods Car Show

Black Hawk College 9a.m.-2p.m.

September 30, Morris, IL, Walneck’s Swap

Grundy County Fairgrounds 8a.m.-3p.m. www.walneckswap.com

September 30, Riverside , IL , Riverside Garage Car Show

Pine St. and East Ave. , 9a.m.-5p.m. Pre Reg $20 At Show $25

866-4RSHOWS www.showcaseclassics.com

October 6, Woodstock , IL , Iron Invasion

Mc Henry Fairgrounds, www.ironinvasion.com 563-332-1947

October 21, Princeton , IL , 8th Annual Illinois Valley Toy Run

Darrius Miller Park Road 8a.m.-4p.m. illinoisvalleytoyrun.com

October, 28 Roselle , IL , Midwest Chapter Model T Ford Club Last Chance Swap Meet

Friendly Ford 333 E. Irving Park Rd. $5 $15/$20 Vendor Booths $5 spectator 7a.m.-2p.m.

For more info: lastchanceswap@gmail.com or 630-986-5826

November 17-18, Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals

Donald E. Stephen Convention Center Sat 9a.m.-9p.m. Sun 9a.m.-5p.m.

www.mcacn.com Kids 12 & Under Free

 

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